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April 28, 2022 by NAPPA Awards Team

Becoming a new mom is one of the most special times of our lives and we want to help celebrate all new moms this Mother’s Day. Here are a few of our NAPPA Award-winning picks. For more gift inspiration, visit nappaawards.com

Qeepsake: Capture your child’s milestones with this easy-to-use app. Members receive daily texts, prompting them to text back a moment or milestone with a photo. Qeepsake securely builds these texts and photos into a digital journal that can be shared with family and printed into a book. $95.88, Qeepsake.com

CLOUD ROBE: This buttery soft robe will make you feel like you’re lounging on a cloud. The perfect addition to your lounge wardrobe. Lightweight and airy. $118, bumpsuit.co

Mommy Goes to Work: A book celebrating working moms makes drop offs easier, one story at a time. Help ease the transition back to work after maternity leave. $19.99, entire family, amazon.com

Milkmaker’s Bath Tea + Foot Soak: Everyday stressors are no match for the physical and emotional toll that pregnancy can bring. Luckily, self-care is always on the menu with this calming soak. $10, munchkin.com

Milkmaker’s Rest + Rise Wellness Balm: Here to help you reset. Carefully formulated with shea butter and jojoba oil, these soothing pregnancy balms are infused with therapeutic essential oils that relax and awaken the senses. $20, munchkin.com

Milkmaker’s Belly Mask: Designed to help moms tackle self-care and deal with skin changes due to pregnancy. Made with nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant-rich ingredients. $8, munchkin.com

Milkmaker’s Belly Balm: As you nurture your bump from the inside, nurture it on the outside. Made with 100% natural ingredients like coconut oil, rose hip oil, and shea butter. $15, munchkin.com

Signature Sublime® Contour Nursing & Maternity Bra: Bye-bye, bunched padding. This is the fixed padding nursing T-shirt bra you’ve been searching for, providing effortless contouring and comfort from pregnancy to postpartum. $44.99, kinderdbravely.com

Willow Go: Allows moms to quietly and discreetly pump hands-free with no cords, tubes, or dangling bottles. The two modes give a customized experience. $329, onewillow.com

Ultimate Nursing Bra: This v-cut, sculpting bra was designed to give you the extra support and confidence you deserve during the postpartum journey. Super supportive and versatile. $58, bumpsuit.co

The Lucy: The perfect addition to your Maternity Wardrobe. A tank top style full maternity bodysuit that is easy to style with any item in your closet. $130, bumpsuit.co

Sublime® Adjustable Crossover Nursing & Lounge Bra: Whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or beyond, this is perfect for lounging, running errands, and sleeping. The stretchy fabric and crossover design allows for pull-aside breastfeeding access. $39.99,
kinderdbravely.com

Velcro Waist Trainer: Whether for general shapewear, waist-training or just making it through the third trimester, this ensures you’re fully supported. Aids with postpartum and C-section recovery or wear daily under clothing as shapewear. $89, bumpsuit.co

Cloud Dress: This super soft maxi dress is the ultimate lounge dress. Featuring a 4-Way Stretch Fabric, this dress can be either dressed up or down. $98, bumpsuit.co

Bamboo Seamless No Rub Thigh Saver: Sometimes your thighs rub each other the wrong way. This perfectly protects you from chafing to stay comfortable and confident all day long. $19.99, kinderdbravely.com

Minimalist Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Plunge Bra: With dreamy fabric, a sleek profile, and fixed padding, this underwire-free bra is the perfect combination of style and functionality. $54.99, kinderdbravely.com

August 6, 2019 by Elena Epstein

Silver Dolphin Books has two new series that are perfect for your little ones. Wild Bios and the Story of Rock and Rap are filled with colorful illustrations and witty writing that will delight parents along with their kids.

The Wild Bios series introduce four iconic historical figures with a fun animal twist.

Wild Bios: Frida Catlo

Famous Meowxican painter Frida Catlo was a pioneer for female artists. She always painted from the heart, even in the face of health problems and personal struggles. $7.99.

Wild Bios: William Sheepspeare

Dive into the life of the eloquent Baa-rd of Avon and the plays that shaped our language today. William Sheepspeare’s human themes have resonated with every generation. $7.99

Wild Bios: Amelia Harehart

Learn about the extraordinary life of the brave pilot Amelia Harehart, and the glass ceilings she flew through. Breaking records and always setting new goals to achieve, Amelia Harehart was an inspiration. $7.99.

Wild Bios: Neil Armswan

With wings to the future and beak held high, Neil Armswan was a model astronaut and pioneer in space travel, leaving webbed footprints on the moon. $7.99.

The History of Rock and Rap bring to life the greatest musicians of our time.

The Story of Rap

From Grandmaster Flash to Kendrick Lamar, rap has shaped generations and brought a voice to the voiceless. Bop along with the greats in The Story of Rap, an adorable baby book that introduces little ones to the rappers that started it all. $8.99.

The Story of Rock

From Elvis Presley to Beatlemania, from Janis Joplin to David Bowie—rock has transformed through generations while ringing true with passionate sound. Rock along with the greats in The Story of Rock, a delightful baby book that introduces little ones to the rockers that started it all!

For more book and product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.

July 24, 2019 by Elena Epstein

Expecting a new baby? Check out our latest baby essential NAPPA Award winners.

EVLA’s Complete Baby Feeding Set

EVLA’s Complete Baby Feeding Set includes 2 easy clean & adjustable silicone bibs with a large pocket that actually stays open for those super messy eaters; a non-slip divider baby plate with attached silicone placemat for extra grip, which is great for portion control, minimizing mess and still small enough to fit comfortably on most high chairs; a round suction baby bowl which grips to your highchair, great for encouraging self feeding and baby led weaning; 2 soft tip spoons which are perfect for promoting self-feeding. The shallow scoop ensures that the spoons provide just the right amount of food for each mouthful, preventing the risk of overfeeding and choking. $44.99.

Honest Baby Wipes

Honest Baby Wipes provide the convenience of a disposable cloth baby wipe in a plant-based and hypoallergenic alternative. From wet bottoms & messy fingers, to sticky counters & gunked-up toys — this wipe can do it all. Available in a variety of convenient sizes to handle messes at home or on the go. Perfect for your purse, diaper bag or anywhere you might need an emergency stash. $4.95.

Honest Baby Diapers

The Honest Company’s Baby Diapers are super-absorbent, eco-friendly* diapers, made with naturally derived and sustainable materials* and they’re gentle for your baby’s delicate skin. Now featuring an improved fit and advanced leak protection like never before. $10.95/Jumbo Pack.

For more baby essentials visit nappaawards.com

July 10, 2019 by Elena Epstein

These NAPPA Award winners are great for new moms!

JuJuBe Core Convertible Bundle

Meet JuJuBe’s latest innovation—the stylish Core Convertible Bundle. This baby bag is a 4-in-1 configuration, quickly transforming from a grab handle carry, backpack, messenger bag and tote. Designed as an all-inclusive bundle that comes with a changing pad, stroller hooks and three matching organizing pouches to ensure you have everything you need to move about your day with style and ease.

Also includes a built-in insulated compartment, perfect for packing snacks for older kids, two insulated bottle pockets for baby, and ten organizing pockets. The coordinating light-colored lining means you’ll quickly retrieve everything you need. And with quick-install stroller clips you’ll have everything handy while being comfortably hands-free. Available in a variety of elegant colors and patterns—the Core Convertible Bundle allows you to blend your individual style with an innovative design that all busy parents need and deserve.

Booby Boons Lactation Cookies

Booby Boons Lactation Cookies by Stork and Dove are designed to help new moms reach their breastfeeding goals. Booby Boons are Wheat-free, Soy-free, Fenugreek-free & Corn Free, non GMO, preservative free & kosher and are available in a variety of flavors including Cocoa Quinoa, Chocolate Chip, Caramel Crunch, Cowgal and Oatmeal Raisin. Booby Boons naturally enhance and support lactation in breastfeeding moms.

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January 29, 2019 by

Know a new mom? She’ll be excited to learn about these latest NAPPA Award winners.

TotsBots EasyFit Diaper

TotsBots EasyFit diaper is the ultimate all-in-one reusable diaper. At the heart of it’s design, the EasyFit is made for your baby’s comfort, and makes changing time effortless. Super absorbent bamboo interior is soft on baby’s skin, stay dry edges make for leak-free wear and waterproof exterior comes in a range of fun, brightly colored prints. The clever adjustable popper design ensures a great fit from birth to potty-trained. $26.95.

The Molar Magician

The Molar Magician is a uniquely designed teething aid shaped specifically to reach and soothe the back of the mouth molar area for babies and toddlers. Unlike traditional teethers, the flexible, yet firm, arms and legs reach back around front teeth and gums to the areas your little one needs the relief the most. The oval shape is designed to prevent The Molar Magician from reaching too far while also allowing for easy one-handed use by small hands. $15.99, ages 6 months+.

Lullabuddy

The Lullabuddy is a lullaby player & speaker that comes pre-loaded with 2 hours of Mae Robertson’s award winning lullabies and love songs — music that both parents and babies will enjoy.

The super compact music player comes with a shuffle button, a one-hour timer and a mini USB cable for charging. When fully charged, it will play for up to 18 hours. The music was remastered specifically for the Lullabuddy with wonderful sound quality. The speaker is also Bluetooth enabled so that other music can be played from a mobile device. Lullabuddy is easy to use. Just press play and enjoy. $60, ages birth+.

Tommee Tippee Electric Steam Sterilizer

This sleek, compact sterilizer cleans five bottles in five minutes with the click of a button. The Tommee Tippee Electric Steam Sterilizer kills 99.9% of all germs without chemicals. BPA and phthalate free. $69.99.

MEMEENO Baby Belly Band

The MEMEENO Belly Band applies optimal amount of coverage, compression and natural warmth on a baby’s belly, providing womb-like security and just enough hug around the tummy to ease out gas and relieve aches caused by colic symptoms. The band is uniquely designed with a baby’s safety and comfort in mind. It’s made from high quality GOTS-certified organic cotton fabrics. All prints use organic water-based dyes. $17.99, ages birth-12 months.

For more award-winning baby and new mom products, visit NAPPA Baby Essentials.

January 15, 2019 by

Check out our latest NAPPA Award winners just for baby and new mom!

The Nuzzle Baby Lounger with AiraTex

This lounger provides an ideal spot for baby – sides swaddle baby and prevent rolling with best in class breathability. The AiraTex three dimensional weaving technology cradles your baby on millions of fingers of thread, quite literally holding your baby up on a bed of breathable air for a safe and comfortable rest. Naturally regulates baby’s body heat. Washable, interchangeable cover available in several playful designs. Portable, lightweight and hypoallergenic. $189, ages infants – 8 months

Nanit Plus

This high quality video monitor helps your baby and you sleep like a baby. Nanit’s overhead HD camera tracks and understands everything happening in your baby’s crib (sleep patterns, parent visits, room conditions), and then provides personalized, scientifically-backed sleep guidance to help your baby, and you, sleep better. $279, ages birth to 36 months.

BelleMa Euphoria Pro with IDC and 3D Milk Collection Kit

This efficient and compact breast pump features a Closed System designed with a barrier to prevent milk form entering the tube and the motor — an important feature since milk residue in the tubes and motor can cause contamination. This model also offers the IDC feature, allowing mom to control the suction levels on left and right pumps separately. Moms with different breast conditions can now express using both pumps adjusting the suction levels individually. $129.00, ages birth to 12 months,

SnoozeShade for Playards and Pack’n’Plays

This soft, safe, stretchy breathable mesh canopy for playards was invented by a British mom. It’s perfect for creating a darkened, calm and distraction-free sleep environment for little ones wherever they are.
Great for room-sharing with baby, trips away from home, camping, vacation or during bright summer months. It also gives protection from insects and mosquitos. $89.99, ages birth until child outgrows playard.

zooby Car and Home Baby Monitor

This car and home baby monitor is cute and portable. Comes with a free app for your smart device. Zooby lets you keep an eye on baby day and night even when baby is in a rear facing car seat. Features two-way audio and three preset lullabies. $169.97

For more product reviews for your little bundle of joy, visit our Baby Essentials section of NAPPA Awards.

June 22, 2018 by

What makes a great toy for babies and toddlers — it has to be fun and colorful of course. But it should also enhance social/emotional learning and little ones’ motor skills. These recent NAPPA winners hit all the marks!

Lulla Doll

The Lulla Doll is a sleep companion for preemies, babies and toddlers. It imitates closeness to a caregiver with its soft fabric and soothing sounds of real-life breathing and heartbeat. With the help and guidance from doctors, nurses, midwives, psychologists and engineers, the Lulla doll’s stable heartbeat and breathing rhythm makes it the perfect sleep companion for your little one.
$69.00
Ages birth to 4

Bright Lights Soccer Ball by Vtech

Left or right, up or down, roll the Bright Lights Soccer Ball™ all around to hear music and sounds and listen to the friendly ball encourage playtime. Press the happy light-up face button to hear playful phrases and three songs that introduce opposites and numbers. Kick, pass or shake the ball to activate the motion sensor and hear fun sounds and music, or touch the soft crinkly hands and give the ball a hug.
$14.99
Ages 6 to 36 months

Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog

This colorful hedgehog has lost his quills, and only your little ones can help him get them back. Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog helps kids with hand muscles and fine motor skills development as they replace the chunky, peg-shaped “quills” within the holes that dot the smiling hedgehog’s back. The quills also lend themselves well to lessons in counting, sorting, and color identification skills.
$14.99
Ages 18 months+

Disney Baby Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Musical Crawling Pals

The Disney Baby Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Musical Crawling Pals are the plush buddies little Disney fans will adore! Babies can interact with them by gently pressing Mickey or Minnie’s back to activate soothing music and watch as they really crawl. Dressed in sweet onesies, the Musical Crawling Pals are made with super soft and cuddly fabrics and come in the perfect size for little hands. Sold separately.
$24.99
Ages 9 months +

Virtuoso Bears (Amadeus and Ludwig)

Introducing Virtuoso Bears with an adorable likeness to Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. Each of these cuddly pals carry 40 minutes of carefully selected tracks of sonatas, concertos and symphonies. The compositions can be switched on and off and their volume can be regulated. Tucked in each bear’s pocket is a short biography of each virtuoso. It shares a brief history of the composer’s life, and introduces the title of every featured musical selection.
$49.99
Ages birth to 7

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Elena Epstein is a mom of two and the director of NAPPA Awards, the longest running and most respected awards program in the industry, celebrating the best in family products for 28 years. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.